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A golden brown, toasted chicken burrito sliced in half showing melted cheese, rice, and black beans.

Easy Chicken Burrito

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 545
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1/2 cup sals a
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, and cumin, stirring for 2 minutes to incorporate spices.
  3. Add the black beans and salsa to the chicken mixture, stirring for 3 minutes until the liquid is slightly reduced and the mixture is hot.
  4. Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave for 20 seconds or on a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Place 1/4 cup of cooked rice in the center of each tortilla.
  6. Top the rice with 1/4 of the chicken and bean mixture, followed by 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  7. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top.
  8. Place the burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is fully melted.